maintenance FORD GT 2021 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................5
Symbols Glossary ............................................
6
Data Recording ..................................................
7
Perchlorate .......................................................
10
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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11
Special Notices ................................................
11
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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12
Ford Performance ..........................................
13
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
16
Unique Features ..............................................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
20
Booster Seats .................................................
24
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
26
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
28
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
31
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
32
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
33
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
34
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
35 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
36
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
37
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
38
Side Airbags ....................................................
40
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........
41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
41
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
42
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
43
Emergency Call Requirements ................
43
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
44
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
45
Remote Control .............................................
46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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49
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
50
Opening the Doors ........................................
52
Emergency Door Release ...........................
53
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
54
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
55
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
56
Audio Control ..................................................
57
Voice Control ...................................................
57
Cruise Control .................................................
57
Information Display Control ......................
58
Horn ...................................................................
58
Drive Mode Control ......................................
58
Wiper and Washer Control ........................
58
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Hill Start Assist
...............................................111
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
113
Using Stability Control ................................
114
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera .......................................
116
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation .................................
118
Using Cruise Control ....................................
118
Driving Aids
Steering ............................................................
119
Drive Mode Control ......................................
119
Load Carrying
Rear Under Hatch Storage .......................
125
Load Limit .......................................................
125
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
130
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
130
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ......................................................
131
Driving Through Water ................................
131
Floor Mats .......................................................
132
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
133
Hazard Flashers ............................................
133
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
133
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
134
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
135
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
135
Towing Points ...............................................
136Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............
137
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
138
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
138
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
139
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
140
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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141
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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141
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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142
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
143
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
152
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
154
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
154
Under Hood Overview ...............................
156
Engine Oil Dipstick .......................................
157
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
157
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
158
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
158
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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162
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
162
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
163
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
164
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
166
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
167
Fuel Filter ........................................................
167
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
167
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
167
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
168
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Track Use
Track Use
........................................................169
Launch Control
What Is Launch Control ..............................
171
Using Launch Control ..................................
171
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
172
Cleaning Products ........................................
172
Cleaning the Exterior ...................................
173
Waxing .............................................................
174
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
174
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
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175
Cleaning the Interior ....................................
175
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
176
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
177
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ...............
177
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
177
Vehicle Storage .............................................
178
Body Styling Kits .........................................
180
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit .....................
181
Tire Care ..........................................................
187
Using Summer Tires ...................................
199
Using Snow Chains .....................................
199
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
199
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
203
Driving at High Speed ...............................
203
Technical Specifications .........................
204
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ...............................
205
Vehicle Dimensions ...................................
206
Motorcraft Parts ..........................................
207
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
207Vehicle Certification Label
......................
208
Transmission Code Designation ...........
209
Capacities and Specifications ................
210
Audio System
Audio Unit .......................................................
216
USB Port .........................................................
216
SYNC™ 3
General Information ....................................
217
Home Screen ................................................
227
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
228
Entertainment ..............................................
235
Phone ..............................................................
239
Navigation .....................................................
244
Apps .................................................................
252
Settings ..........................................................
253
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
264
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
278
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
279
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
280
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
281
Appendices
End User License Agreement .................
283
Declaration of Conformity ......................
308
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ...........................................
308
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Stability control Off
Transmission Fault
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair. Note:
We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.
• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.
Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
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For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner ’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet
or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents happen sometimes. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to the
terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, see your warranty guide that is
available online. For more information,
refer to our website and download your
copy of the warranty guide.
Additional Warranty Information
Your vehicle's warranty information is
covered in its entirety in the Ford GT
Warranty Guide. You can obtain warranty
service for your vehicle at a certified Ford
GT Service dealer. If you need assistance
locating an authorized dealer, please
contact your Ford GT Concierge at
1-800-210-5795.
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Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature
WARNING: While the system
allows you to switch it off, this system is
designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving a crash.
We recommend you leave the system
switched on. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not switch the system on or off while
driving your vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this terminates the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
• The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger
seatbelts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
seatbelt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the seatbelt warning light
turns on. 4. While the seatbelt warning light is on,
buckle and then unbuckle the seatbelt.
After Step 4, the seatbelt warning light
flashes for confirmation.
• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
restraint seatbelts to make sure there are
no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat
backrest (if equipped), child safety seat
LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a
crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See
Vehicle
Care (page 172).
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properly restrained or are out of position
at the time of airbag deployment. It is
extremely important that occupants are
properly restrained as far away from the
airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNING: Never place your arm
over the airbag module as a deploying
airbag can result in serious arm fractures
or other injuries. WARNING: NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur. The driver and front passenger airbags
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator
(page 41).
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
After all occupants put on seatbelts, it is
very important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
is centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
Children and Airbags WARNING: NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
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The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
KNEE AIRBAGS
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the knee airbag.
The knee airbags are under or within the
instrument panel. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the
driver and passenger knee airbags based
on crash severity and occupant conditions.
Under certain crash and occupant
conditions, the driver and passenger knee
airbag may deploy, but the driver front
airbag may not activate. As with front and
side airbags, it is important to be properly
seated and restrained to reduce the risk of
death or serious injury. Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly. See
Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page
41). CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s) and side airbags.
Based on the type of crash, the restraints
control module deploys the appropriate
safety devices.
The restraints control module monitors
the readiness of the safety devices and the
crash and occupant sensors. The readiness
of the safety system is indicated by a
warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning
light is not working. Routine maintenance
of the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following: The readiness light does not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• The system has five tones that repeat
periodically until the problem, the light
or both are repaired.
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Carbon Ceramic Brakes It illuminates when the brake
pads are worn and require
replacement.
Cruise Control It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 118). Damper Comfort Mode It illuminates when you switch
this feature on. See Drive Mode
Control
(page 119).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
an inoperative bulb. See
Maintenance
(page 154).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 109).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 158).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 157).
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Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain
fault has been detected. Have
the system checked as soon as
possible.
Ride Height System Fault Illuminates when there is an
issue with the ride height system.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on prior to engine start
to confirm the lamp is functional and to
indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 99). Stability Control Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system turns off if there is a
malfunction.
See
Using Stability Control (page 114).
Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Transmission Fault Illuminates when there is a
malfunction with your
transmission. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit
your vehicle with the passive key and your
vehicle is in ON, indicating your vehicle is
still on. The horn will also sound twice
when you exit your vehicle and attempt to
lock the doors manually while the passive
key is still in the vehicle. The doors will not
lock if the passive key remains in the
vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
vehicle and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
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